[gatorslayer18]

I just started doing research. I read tig welding is really hard. I havent had any experience in any welding. Im pretty much setting up to weld caps on aluminum pipes. The aluminum pipes have a 1/16 walls and are 1-1/2 and the caps are solid aluminum. Im not really looking for the stacking of dimes technique. I would like to make a solid aluminum weld.

My question is what would be best to welder to weld with mig or tig? What brand and series. I have a budget of about 1200.

Thanks

[weldin mike 27]

Hi there,

Welcome to the forum.

You read right, tigging can be very hard, although some people have natural ability. The job you mentioned, 1/16 tube to solid cap, will be difficult, but give it time and plenty of practice and you'll get it. Everlast have good entry level machines.

Mick

[Mike]

Welcome to the forum.

[Nils]

Though I've been welding for many years, I just took up TIG welding this year, and more specifically with aluminum. Here's a couple of pictures of some recent work with 1/2" thick aluminum, and then some other thinner material, and a little steel project I did. I was running the 1/2" material with a Everlast 250EX at full power. It is the poor man's Rolls Royce. I love that machine. Welcome to the forum.

Nils

[gatorslayer18]

So everyone thinks everlast. What about longvitity? I saw the 5 yr warranty on that. Looks like the everlast. Will I need to buy another else beside the base to start welding aluminum?

Thanks everyone I ll be here more often soon I have to start welding by jan.

[weldin mike 27]

Hey,

AC for weldin AL. Pulse is nice but not essential . Kevin Caron reviews longevity on youtube.
Mick